'The decision is in our farmers’ hands': Alliance chief
Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese will meet with farmer shareholders next week.
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Listen: Alliance CEO Willie Wiese on The Country
Willie Wiese, Richard Slee, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Craig Wiggins.
Rongotea stock: a big yarding of cull cows
Weaner Angus steers 220kg to 308kg made $660 – $930.
Listen: The PM ponders politician pay rises on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Kara Biggs, Todd Charteris.
'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cash
It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.
NZ's 'ambitious' FTA with the EU comes into force
Horticulture shipments likely to take immediate advantage of NZ's FTA with the EU.
The white stuff gets a green makeover in Taupō
A high-tech trailer offers farm-fresh milk with a creamy top, like in bygone days.
Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.
'It was a joke': Has Jeremy Clarkson changed his tune on climate change?
Clarkson made a surprising admission in a recent interview to promote new show.
Damien O’Connor talks exports on The Country
Damien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Tom Martin, Tom Young, Abbi Ayre.
Sam Neill's not sheepish about his new role
'I'm very happy to be associated with, and a grower of, one of the world’s best products.'
Calls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks
“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."
‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch use
Hoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.
Genetic engineering (Ge) – not the glow in the dark stuff…
Federated Farmers want to start conversations about genetic engineering.
'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the up
The 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.
Alliance asks farmer-shareholders for capital
Group chair says there's 'probably never a great time to ask for money from shareholders'.
'It's been a privilege': B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor resigns
McIvor has taken up a new role as chief executive of Ospri.
Bailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast community
A new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.
Gav knocks out the competition in Spain
Gavin Mutch has been crossing a few countries off his bucket list.
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
Gene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of food
Opinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.
Meet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald
'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'
What every pet owner should know
Why the New Zealand Veterinary Association wants people to "Think P.E.T."
Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Ag Show
Last week, organisers cancelled the 2024 event, saying it wasn't financially viable.
Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ram
The couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.
Fragments of bird flu virus discovered in US milk
New York Times: The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts say.
The Country: The PM on Southeast Asia opportunities
Christopher Luxon, Chris Russell, Campbell Parker, Mark de Lautour.
NZ Ag Show - deal reached with Christchurch Council
'The A&P Show is such an important event for both the rural and local community.'
Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.
'Special couple' farewelled after West Auckland ram killings
They were described as much-loved parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.
Cattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's Bay
Police say oil has been reported on the road.